Welcome to Consent
How to Say No, When to Say Yes, and How to Be the Boss of Your Body
Candlewick Press · Print & ebook · March 28, 2023
Every person is the boss of their own body!
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- Who it’s for
- A clear, empathetic guide to consent in ordinary moments, changing feelings, and online spaces.
- Themes
- Consent, Bodily autonomy, Power imbalances
- Genres
- Sex & Pregnancy (Teens), Dating & Sex (Teens), Self-Esteem & Independence
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Every person is the boss of their own body! This lively guide—another engaging and essential resource from the creators of Welcome to Your Period!—digs deep into all aspects of consent. Understanding consent is important for people with all kinds of bodies, in all kinds of circumstances—from getting a haircut or letting the doctor check your blood pressure to hugging a friend, picking up a child, or kissing someone.
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After all, consent isn’t always communicated with a clear “Yes, you can!” or “No, you can’t!” This guide breaks down myriad situations involving consent and bodily autonomy, including navigating new or changing feelings, recognizing power imbalances, staying safe in online spaces, and keeping relationships mutually comfortable. Through relatable illustrations, clear explanations, and real-life examples, readers will learn how to actively listen and observe, set boundaries, and speak up for themselves and others. Experts Yumi Stynes and Dr. Melissa Kang approach this crucial topic with passion, awareness, and empathy.
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A clear, empathetic guide to consent in ordinary moments, changing feelings, and online spaces.
Come here for
- Thinking through consent beyond a simple yes or no
- Guidance on boundaries, power imbalances, and bodily autonomy
Expect
- Clear explanations, relatable illustrations, and real-life examples
- Practical ways to listen, observe, and speak up
Where it sits
| Sex & Pregnancy (Teens) | 63% |
|---|---|
| Dating & Sex (Teens) | 39% |
| Self-Esteem & Independence | 27% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Growing Up
- Growing Up (Adolescence)
- Dating & Sex (Teens)
- Authors
- Yumi Stynes, Dr. Melissa Kang
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- March 28, 2023
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Consent · Bodily autonomy · Power imbalances
- Reading lane
- Growing Up